A surgical service notes higher-than-expected central line infections after colorectal operations. Reviews show inconsistent sterile barrier use

Question

A surgical service notes higher-than-expected central line infections after colorectal operations. Reviews show inconsistent sterile barrier use during line insertion. The team wants a durable process change. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?

Accepted Answer

Implement a central-line insertion checklist with audit and feedback

Answer

Stop collecting infection data

Answer

Treat every patient with prophylactic vancomycin for admission

Answer

Blame individual nurses in monthly reports

Answer

Ask staff to remember sterile technique

Postoperative quality improvement — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A surgical service notes higher-than-expected central line infections after colorectal operations. Reviews show inconsistent sterile barrier use during line insertion. The team wants a durable process change. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?